John Whitehead Email & Phone Number

Philadelphia, Pa

New Jersey, United States

- Support 500+ local youth annually with a teddy bear and toy collection drive- Develop annual fundraising campaign - Build relationships with local community members to create drop-off locations- Negotiate vendors to assure the best pricing- Coordinate volunteers for gift processing and distribution- Partner with local charitable organization to assist with gifting

United States

Philadelphia And South New Jersey

-Managed a portfolio of major fundraising events, generating $2 million of the agency’s annual revenue-Implemented a calendar of virtual events for 2020, developing new event strategies for donor engagement and reinvented signature events to virtual or Covid-19 regulated platforms-Produced annual fashion show with Philadelphia Eagles players and iconic fashion designers; grew event to over 1,200 attendees and increased fundraising b-Conducted a high-end Golf Classic at Merion Golf Club, hosting 300 of the area’s top-level executives, raising over $500,000 annually-Developed from concept to completion a new signature event, the Building Big Awards Gala, exceeding its annual revenue target every year since inception -Facilitated peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns, with a yearly growth rate of 20% -Researched and implemented a mobile text-to-give platform netting over $350,000 annually-Managed all event logistics, including registration, ticketing, budgeting, event décor, venue and vendor negotiations; additionally secure all permits/license, and post event data and reports-Created a comprehensive Third-Party Fundraising program, gaining a yearly revenue of $200,000-Collaborated with the Marketing team to drive the development of event deliverables including marketing plans, event collateral, and securing event talent-Led event committees of C-Suite individuals, ensuring the most effective use of members’ time; created Committee Guidelines handbook to optimize this experience for both the committee members and the agency-Supervised staff, interns and 150+ volunteers annually; developed and conducted training programs based on the demands of each eventy 500%

New Jersey, United States

- Worked with organizations event committee to identify organizational roles and responsibilities- Created event marketing, logo, promotional items, theme and rebranded event- Identified new revenue streams and target audience; increasing event revenue by 100%- Worked with County and State officials to secure permits and license - Negotiated vendors and the donation of event services - Developed race course and after-event layout; managed field, entertainment and vendor placement - Originated community awards and recognition program

New Jersey

-Produced custom, private and non-profit events; meeting the client's goals and ensuring that their guests were immersed in unique one-of-a-kind events-Developed retail spaces and pop-up installations, to intrigue and entice visitors and build repeat clientele-Designed branding, marketing solutions, and promotional campaigns-Partnered with clients to develop strategic business plans, to bring their visions to life -Created and balanced budgets to work within clients' parameters; negotiated contracts and fostered vendor relationships

- Directed a summer camp program from concept to completion with a 60% net profit- Developed and wrote a week-long camp curriculum, based on Animals, Art and Adventure- Secured State and County permitting and license; wrote state application for accreditation- Hired, trained, and oversaw summer staff and camp counselors- Wrote summer camp policies and procedures; including safety standards- Recruited, trained, and supervised 15+ Summer Camp Volunteers- Designed all marketing and branding; developed logo, publications, and social media outreach- Produced Summer Camp commercial and marketing photo shoot

Voorhees, Nj

-Developed annual strategic fundraising plan based on individual donors, major gifts, institutional funding direct mail campaigns and corporate event sponsorship- Designed, implemented, and evaluated Humane Education Program to include a monthly workshop series, High-school outreach/volunteer program, pet-therapy programs, and training seminars; geared towards youth, schools and underserved communities, reaching over 6,000 participants per year - Led fundraiser events including 5k run/walk, golf outing, charity auction, open house, and raffle; raising over $500,000 annually-Generated a network of new donors and sponsors, yielding $175,000+ annually- Researched, wrote, and secured grants in excess of $250,000- Recruited, trained, and supervised 60+ volunteer outreach team members and supervised Humane Education Interns- Created and managed 200+ outreach events yearly including fundraisers, corporate partnership events, and community fairs- Produced effective marketing and branding including brochures, logo development, special promotions, publications, and social media; increase social media followers from 5,000 to +150,000 followers

South New Jersey Region

- Planned and implemented branch community outreach and special events including promotional, charitable, and holiday programs- Supervised 25 branch employees and responsible for maintaining facilities- Awarded for superior customer service and high sales records in excess of $250,000- Negotiated and approved equity/credit products as a Certified Consumer Lender in excess of $1,000,000- Served on the District Marketing and Regional Business Development teams- Worked with local schools to educate youth on proper banking and savings techniques- Member of regional training team responsible for training new hires for the Camden region

Greater Philadelphia Area

- Designed and presented educational training programs for non-profits, schools, and social service agencies- Collaborated with team to conduct a statewide youth development conference; individual responsibilities including chairing conference fundraising committee and recruiting, training, and managing volunteers- Negotiated vendor contracts and secured $25,000 venue donation- Created marketing campaigns, trainings tools, and outreach materials- Assisted with grant writing and research